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Ichie Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 30s🇯🇵Shirahama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ichie Saki Lighthouse

Also known as: Itie

Ichie Saki Lighthouse, also known as Itie Saki, was established in 1921. The lighthouse features an octagonal concrete tower, 11 meters tall, with a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a single-story concrete keeper's house. The light projects from a focal height of 95 meters, with a geographic range of 24.3 nautical miles. Its characteristic is a white flash every 30 seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Mori, 7.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the Ichie Saki cape, a significant geographical feature requiring clear identification for safe passage. Its functional octagonal concrete design is representative of lighthouse architecture of its period and location.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl W 30s
Focal Height
95m
Geographic Range
24.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story concrete keeper's house

Location

City
Shirahama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Marks a cape in Japan.
Latitude
33.5878°
Longitude
135.3987°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mori(7.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M5986
ARLHS No.
JPN-185
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ichie Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Ichie Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 30s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ichie Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ichie Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SHIMOJI at 5.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Mori (7.7 NM N), Tanabe (8.7 NM N), Inami (16.2 NM NW), Fukuro (19.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ichie Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ichie Saki Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Ichie Saki Lighthouse?+
Ichie Saki Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ichie Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ichie Saki Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.